Proverbs 17:14-16

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is like letting out water;
    so stop before the quarrel breaks out.
¹⁵ One who justifies the wicked and one who condemns the righteous
    are both alike an abomination to the Lord.
¹⁶ Why should fools have a price in hand
    to buy wisdom, when they have no mind to learn?